The new cemetery is in Simbata, 3611, judet Bihor, Romania at 4648 2212, 249.3 miles NW of Bucharest and 21 km from Beius. Alternate names: Szombatsag (Hungarian) SAMBATA (Romanian.) Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 12, by 1900 census was 30, and in 1930 was 8. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the Oradea ghetto and on May 23, 25, 28-30, and June 1-5, 27 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established at end of the 19th century. Last known burial was inter-war period. Jewish community that also used this cemetery: The Jews from Rogoz and Copaceni used this cemetery 1 km from the congregation that used it and 5 km from Sambata.

The rural/agricultural flat land, part of a municipal cemetery, has no sign or marker. Reached via public property (the local cemetery, access is open to all. A fence with a non-locking gate surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 19 x 10 m. 1-20 stones are visible, some not in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a seasonal problem preventing access. Water drainage is good all year.

The oldest known gravestone dates from end of the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century limestone and local stone flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed common gravestones have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. No known mass graves.

The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are in village residential setting with houses, gardens, orchards, and pastures. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop at the never vandalized cemetery. No maintenance. No care now. No structures. Vegetation is a serious threat: The cemetery is almost covered with vegetation.

Ursutiu Claudia, Pietroasa Street no. 21, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, tel: 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey on 8 July 2000 using the following documentation:

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 12, by 1900 census was 30 and in 1930 was 8. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the Oradea ghetto and on May 23, 25, 28-30, and June 1-5, 27 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in second half of the 19th century. Last known burial was first half of the 20th century. Rogoz and Copaceni Jewish community also used this cemetery: The cemetery is 1 km from the congregation that used it and 5 km from Sambata.

The rural/agricultural flat land, part of a municipal cemetery, has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all. A fence with a non-locking gate surrounds the site. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 10 x 18 m. 1-20 stones are visible, some not in original location. 25%-50% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a constant problem preventing access. Water drainage is good all year.

The oldest known gravestone dates from second half of the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble and granite, concrete, and local stone flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed tombstones have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. Some have metal fences around graves. No known mass graves. The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are in village residential setting with houses, gardens, orchards, and pastures. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been clearing vegetation. No care now. No structures. Vegetation is a moderate threat.

Ursutiu Claudia, Pietroasa Street no. 21, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, tel: 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey on 8 July 2000 using the following documentation: